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yup, as far as wiring them, I can get you directions and part numbers to get it done...as far as mounting, I'll have to dig into that. Fisher sells a mounting bracket for the older headgears, but the Western's are slightly different. I'll let you know shortly if no one else pipes in.

The Nighthawks SUCK! Flimsy, Break easily, shake like crazy running down the road,
piss poor light pattern, $pendy bulbs too!
Not to mention they don't put out much heat so they ice over easily and are like big icecicles!

IMO the old Western/Grote lights are much better, more solid, use a cheap sealed beam
bulb and have a better light pattern.
A used set can be found cheap!

I have the two plug system. It is a 9 pin and it does not have the isolation module.
Thanks for the input.

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You can wire them...but I'm unfamiliar with the headgear lay out as far as bolting them to it. I couldn't find an adapter bracket, but from what I can tell, if there isn't proper spaced holes already existing, you can simply drill a second hole to the proper width and mount them accordingly.

Well Mr. Expert..............I guess cause your trying to SELL somebody something
you can sugarcoat it to make them better !

I am just posting my opinion on MY Nighthawks compared to my Grotes....
No more no less !
I am sure Mike can read the other Nighthawk problem/opinion threads for himself.
But he will find opinions and experiences just like MINE!

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Yes, mine are different, or should I say I've seen nothing but 100% improvement over the old style lights.

Are you smoking crack or something....I'm not selling anything. Where do you see that I'm offering anything for sale? I'm not a dealer...I was only offering guidence and knowledge....

By the way, They're both Grotes.... goes to show how much you really know huh.

First rodeo....I can tell, just because you've been around for awhile, doesn't mean you know what your talking about. Instead you walk around like you own the place with comments like..." I been around the block a few times so its not my first rodeo!"....go back to kiddie camp, nobody cares. There are guys on here that have only been around for a few months that show more class and etiquette then youv'e shown here.

Throw up a thread with a poll and see whats what. I could care less either way, what I'm telling you is whatever you experienced is a common depiction of the old style lights, not the revised ones. Which leads me to believe you've had your head out of the game for while....otherwise you would of already known this, as it is what I consider; common knowledge.

In my expirence (3 Meyers, 2 Curtis, 2 Hinikers, 1 Fisher, 1 Boss, And 11 Westerns covering all generations) the nighthawks are the best lights I've come across. Brighter and better pattern, and a far superior mounting system that holds the headlights in place a lot better.

Thanks guys for the imput. I just figured since the nighthawks are about $8 more than the old ones, I might as well put the nighthawks on. I will go to my dealer and ask to see a set to see if it easy to mount them. As far as wiring I could probably hard wire them to work. I'll keep you posted. Thanks Again.

Oh boy what did I do, just wanted to change my lights since they were both broken when a car came into my lane and I hit it. Its going to cost me about $800 to get the plow going again, but I think it is worth it because it is a four spring plow. I will try the nighthawks and see how they are. I did see that it is going to take some drilling to install. But hopefully they will light up more than the old style.

On a serious note....are we talking Snap On quality tools.....or more like Kobalt kind of quality......? I don't know if my fragile state of mind could stand to be called a Husky ratchet, or a Great Neck 8 mm wrench.....

You crybabies gettin' your panties in a wad because somebody disagrees.............

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For someone that has been around here for awhile, you should know it's not a matter of you disagreeing, more the WAY you disagree.

C'mon, I could care less if your opinion differs from mine...I'll voice mine as well, but the last thing you want to do is come at someone in the manner that you did. Granted, I did start off a bit pushy....but as most guys on here know....that's me. read any of my posts and you'd know that. I thought I was being serious and kind in the rest of that initial post to you. Why come back with an all superior attitude and take it to the next level? I actual felt bad after I posted my response to you, but WTF am I suppose to do.....bow down to the almighty veteran legend....I think not.

Oh yes they do..........They think they can control whoever they want..Then when they loose control, they cry like a sissy who just lost her teddy bear.. Right sonjaab.. Ever hear this saying, you should know it by heart" speak to the hand, the face is not listening DUDE..............